Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

• Title:
  
  Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor
• Requisition Number: H01724P
• Category:
  Hourly/Work Study
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Weber State University - Ogden, UT
• Hours per Week: 20
• Hourly Pay Rate: $14–17

The Military-Affiliated Peer Mentor role entails supporting Military-Affiliated students during challenges and assisting walk-in students. Peer Mentors will schedule and coordinate appointments with students to address needs, such as guiding them to advisors, certifying officials, or relevant resources. They will also field inquiries regarding Military‑Affiliated services, opportunities, and other student requirements. Mentors will assist students with navigating Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits, FAFSA applications, and forms.

Additionally, Peer Mentors represent the Peer Mentoring program and the Military‑Affiliated Student Center at both on‑campus and off‑campus events, offering personalized support to students. Peer mentors will also be trained and familiar with the GI Bill certifying process to help students better understand VA processes.

• Working with students one‑on‑one to address their concerns
• Connecting students with on‑campus, community, state, and federal services that they may need
• Answering questions about services, opportunities, or needs
• Reviewing student classes and degree programs
• Knowing VA rules and regulations on approved courses
• Assisting the SCOs with enrollment certifications
• Following up on student concerns
• Setting appointments with students who may want to meet

• Staffing Peer Mentor booths at events when necessary
• Calling students to follow up on questions, appointments, etc.
• Creating small posters and handouts when necessary

• Answering phones
• Scheduling appointments via Gmail calendar and Starfish
• Making copies, scans, and prints of documents for staff
• Reviewing student records prior to meetings
• Checking in with supervisor at the beginning of shift to receive tasks or updated information
• Other mentoring/office duties as assigned

• Attending regular meetings and trainings when scheduled by supervisor
• Attending university training when appropriate (financial aid, student‑support training, etc.)
• Assisting with planning and executing events and programs and any additional duties assigned

• Must have or can obtain a FAFSA:
  Federal Work‑Study Card
• Knowledge of VA and/or Military processes
• Position contingent upon approval through the FAFSA work‑study program
• Enrolled at half‑time (6 or more credits)
• 2.0 GPA or higher
• Ability to work well with persons of diverse backgrounds, including those who are differently‑abled
• Use of email and calendar for communication and organizational purposes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PPT)
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills will be continually developed to better serve students and staff

• Organization skills
• Use of some form of GI Bill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team‑oriented
• Autonomous and proactive

Repetitive motion; substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Color, depth perception, and field of vision. Not required.

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).